Centennial, CO → Aurora, IL · Long-distance move
About 1,038 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,020–$7,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 826 carriers on the Centennial side and 824 in Aurora.
Moving from Centennial to Aurora is a long-distance move of roughly 1,038 road miles, heading east from Colorado to Illinois.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,020 to $7,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 36 min.
On the Centennial side there are 826 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (318 of them authorized for interstate work), and 824 around Aurora (675 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Aurora.
Centennial has a population of about 108,658 and Aurora about 181,505. The two cities have comparable density (3,650 and 4,012 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,010 | $2,450 | $2,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,010 | $3,680 | $4,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,020 | $6,130 | $7,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,040 | $9,800 | $11,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,050 | $13,480 | $16,440 |
$1,520–$2,140
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,950–$2,860
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,020–$7,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Centennial, CO → Aurora, IL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Private First Class Worldwide Chauffeured Service LLC
Legal name: Buehler Moving And Storage LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,010 to $4,480 for a one-bedroom, $5,020 to $7,470 for a two-bedroom, $8,040 to $11,960 for a three-bedroom and $11,050 to $16,440 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,038 road miles (880 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Colorado into Illinois makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,520 to $2,140 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,950 to $2,860. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Centennial–Aurora corridor.